Network Engineer (Clearance Required)

Responsibilities: Lead network engineering services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of networks Perform senior-level analysis of design specs and program materials Develop and maintain network and mission architectures to meet partner requirements Analyze telecommunications alternatives for modernization of large-scale classified infrastructures Translate requirements into LAN/CAN/WAN/Voice/Video designs Lead large installation projects with dynamic, scalable requirements Oversee LAN/CAN/WAN administration including conversions and cutovers Maintain network diagrams and program-scale accreditations Coordinate with users and sites on complex incidents requiring senior judgment Mentor and guide junior and mid-level Network Engineers Optimize end-to-end performance and monitor dataflow in classified environments Operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and simulators to resolve issues Design, configure, deploy, test, and maintain various network devices and interfaces Integrate hardware/software to meet ISO 9000 and DoD/IC regulations Develop algorithms/models for networking/telecommunications systems Lead security architecture implementations per DoD STIGs, RMF, and NIST 800-53 Maintain accreditation documentation and A&A activities for classified networks Lead program security reviews and compliance assessments Ensure adherence to DoD/IC regulatory requirements for classified environments

Key requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (must be active before start) CI Investigation closed within last 5 years IAT Level III baseline certification prior to start (e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent) 10+ years of senior network engineering experience in DoD/IC environments Experience designing and administering LAN/CAN/WAN in classified settings Experience operating network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators Experience leading large-scale network installation and integration projects Experience implementing VPNs, firewalls, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec, IP encryption, NAT Experience developing algorithms/models for networking/telecommunications systems Arista/Cisco/Juniper certification tracks desirable Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and RMF for A&A activities Mentoring and developing junior staff Cross-domain solutions (CDS) familiarity in classified environments Mentoring and developing junior staff Strong stakeholder communication with program leadership Analytical problem-solving and decision-making under pressure LAN/CAN/WAN design and administration Network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators VPNs, GRE tunneling, IPSec, IP encryption, NAT